Troubleshooting Guide
Table Of Contents
- Finding information with Access ThinkPad
- Contents
- Chapter 1. Overview of your new ThinkPad computer
- Chapter 2. Solving computer problems
- Diagnosing problems
- Troubleshooting
- Error codes or messages
- Errors without codes or messages
- Password problems
- A power switch problem
- Keyboard problems
- TrackPoint problems
- Infrared port problems
- Standby or hibernation problems
- Computer screen problems
- Battery problems
- Hard disk drive problems
- CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD/CD-RW drive problems
- Software problems
- Other problems
- Starting BIOS Setup Utility
- Recover pre-installed software
- Installing a new operating system and device drivers
- Backing up your system
- Replacing the hard disk drive
- Replacing the battery
- Chapter 3. Getting help and service from IBM
- Appendix A. Important safety instructions
- Appendix B. Warranty Statement
- Warranty Period
- IBM Statement of Limited Warranty
- Notices
- Processing date data
- References to the Web site addresses
- Electronic emission notices
- Telecommunication notices
- Industry Canada requirements
- Notice for Australia
- Regions where ThinkPad R30 has ThinkPad modem integrated
- Notice to New Zealand users
- Notice for European Union countries
- Wireless Interoperability
- Usage environment and your Health
- Wireless Regulatory information
- USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Canada – Industry Canada (IC)
- Notice to EMEA users
- Trademarks
- Index
lower bit rates when connected to some PSTN implementations. Telecom
will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances.
2. Immediately disconnect this equipment should it become physically
damaged, and arrange for its disposal or repair.
3. This modem shall not be used in any manner which could constitute a
nuisance to other Telecom customers.
4. Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom’s Telepermit
requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this
device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the
following limits for compliance with Telecom’s Specifications:
a. For repeat calls to the same number: There shall be no more than 10
call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any
single manual call initiation, and, The equipment shall go on-hook for
a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt
and the beginning of the next attempt.
b. For Automatic calls to different numbers The equipment shall go
on-hook for a period of not less than 5 seconds between the end of one
attempt and the beginning of the next attempt.
c. For Automatically answered Incoming Calls Incoming calls shall be
answered between 3 and 30 seconds from the start of ringing.
5. For correct operation, the total of the RN’s of all devices connected to a
single line at any time should not exceed 5. The RN of this modem is 0.5.
Notice for European Union countries
The equipment described here has been approved in accordance with Council
Decision 98/482/EC for pan-European single-terminal connection to the
Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, because of differences
between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval
does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance that the equipment will
operate successfully on every PSTN network termination point. In the event
of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier first. The modem
integrated in this equipment is designed to work on the following country or
regional networks: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany,
Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom. Operation in
pulse dialing mode is supported only for PBXs. To operate with the networks
listed above, the modem should be set as explained in the chapter headed
“Use the built-in modem” in the online user’s guide.
Wireless Interoperability
IBM ThinkPad 802.11b Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter (P/N 26P8056)
(hereafter called Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter) is designed to be
interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence
Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology and is compliant to:
Appendix B. Warranty Statement 71